andiron
n. 薪架
发音
UK
/ˈænd.aɪ.ən/
其它
US
/ˈænd.aɪ.ɚn/
词形变化
andirons
复数
andirons
别名
endiron
handiron
释义与例句
n.
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1.
A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side
词汇关系
词源
From Middle English aundire, aundiren, from Old French andier (possibly from Gaulish anderon (“heifer”)) compare Welsh anner, annair (“heifer”), Breton annoar (“heifer”), from Proto-Celtic *anderā (“young woman”), due either to their somewhat animal-like appearance of four legs or to the prominent figuring of bull and heifer design elements; compare its alternative names of fire-dog and dog-iron. Spelling influenced by iron.
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